Keeping aircraft safely separated is one of, if not, the core function of air traffic management today. But as more aircraft become more diverse and numerous, the airspace becomes more complex to manage. The PJ10-W2 PROSA aims to advance automation technology solutions and procedures that will help controllers to handle the traffic in a smooth and efficient way. One of the addressed solutions is delegation of ATM services priovision amongst ATSUs. The rigid nature of Europe’s airspace infrastructure makes it difficult to delegate airspace amongst air traffic service units based on traffic demand or organisational needs such as day/night operations.

SESAR is exploring the delegation of airspace in expected and planned situations – such as peak traffic load at fixed times – as well as unscheduled occurrences for example in cases of service degradation or failure.